Charles Fischer

Boy...at times I say "yes," there is a culture problem. But then at recruiting time I say, "heck-no!" There is the experience factor of not just how many games you have played and coached, but how many BIG games. That 2014 team was mentally hardened from all the huge TV games, Rose Bowls, BCS Bowls, massive away games in packed stadiums with Herbie and Chris Fowler announcing. That team was filled with players who were used to everyone's best shot, and were accustomed to the bright lights and the big impact of the game. By contrast, the players and coaches of 2021 have more experience losing or playing poorly in games they were expected to win....than actually playing in big games. Yes they were in a Rose Bowl...but that was two years ago and a major block of the players putting in major PT have come to the Ducks since that game. The "being-the-hunted," and calloused to BIG GAMES is a growth factor within the program, and we are about to get a report card!

My FishDuck Friends, I promise to not do this again until after the first of the year. I keep bringing this up because it is so incredible... Since we made a change back to comments below articles on March 17th, we have had a total of 5,841 comments, now since we started up the forum we have 132 posts already through the end of September 30th. The total between the two is 5,973 or just short of 6,000 comments and posts. And we've only had two posts deleted. On three other Oregon sites out there--I have been heavily criticized for having an intrusive, demanding and constraining method of moderating comments. Yet we have had fewer objectionable posts in six months on both FishDuck sites than all three other Oregon sites will have in one thread. As I've maintained--the problem is not the rules as hundreds of people here easily adapt to them; the problem with a few is their behaviors. Their primary objection in the end? They simply want free license to denigrate others without any consequences, ... and they are free to do that every other site other than this one. Perspective? Someone said to me, "Charles, two deletions is less than 1%!" No, a 1% deletion rate would be 60 posts removed and we've only had two. One-tenth of 1% would be six posts removed and again--we only had two. So what is this...our deletion rate is between three and four one-hundredths of 1%? Now this won't hold as we add new people who go through the same adaption period that you and I did...but it speaks again to the unique community we have here, and the miracle on the web that exists on FishDuck and the Our Beloved Ducks Forum. Tell others to join our GREEN REFUGE as we are part of something special....

No sweat. I am not "tech-intuitive," meaning that once somebody shows me how to do something, then I can write down the steps and do the simple clicks. But I cannot figure anything out on my own, thus not "tech-intuitive," but "tech-impaired." I know many others are the same, thus why I want to offer directions unlike any other forum out there. (After the developer shows me how!)

The first one is the "Reading Markers" above. When you come back to the forum...you will see dots and stars to the left of titles. Let's say when you left you had read nine posts in a thread, and now there 17 posts. Click on the dot or star and it will take you right to where you left off reading! Very cool! It cuts the scrolling time down, and the time wasted trying to recall where you left off. Want to clear all the dots and stars and know that you have read all you want of all the threads posted? Just click on the box (red arrow above) to Mark Forum as Read, and it will clear all the dots and stars and when you return...only the newest since you left will appear. Cool!

Some media sources are reporting that Kayvon Thibodeaux will be at 100% for tomorrow, although I wonder if he truly is when I saw him limp off the field against Arizona. Bradyn Swinson is out until Cal, since there is a bye week after this game, and somebody told me that Brandon Dorlus is hurt and out? Anyone heard anything? A healthy Thibs will change this game... In the "Repository" drop-down menu at the top is Chile Duck's depth chart that he keeps updated. Very handy...

That is a wonderful article David, giving us some great ponder-points concerning this team. It is a youth problem, because even when underclassmen step forward to be leaders--they can set a wrong example with inexperienced judgement. The flip-side is the benefit when so many of these talented players are playing in their third year, and have the experience and judgement, as we should have the full leadership on a team that is needed.

(Press Release from Oregon Athletic Communications) BERKELEY, Calif. — The Oregon soccer program is off to its best start in 40 years after the Ducks posted their fourth consecutive shutout Thursday, a 2-0 victory at California. After going winless in the program's first 11 trips to Cal, the Ducks have now won two straight on the road against the Golden Bears. Oregon followed a 1-0 win this past spring with Thursday's victory, which included a first-half own-goal and was capped by the first career collegiate goal from Anna Phillips in the second half at Edwards Stadium. Goalkeeper Leah Freeman tied her own program record by recording her fourth straight shutout and the Ducks improved to 6-0-4 on the season. That's the best start for Oregon since the 1981 team was 9-0-1, and the Ducks will look to keep it rolling Sunday at Stanford. "I think we really came together as a team, and it just sets us up for the game on Sunday," said Phillips, a center back who scored off a set piece in the 55th minute Thursday. "We know it's gonna be a tough game, but we're setting ourselves up well for it." Notable: Freeman's shutout was the 11th of her career, tying her for fifth in UO history. … Cortez notched her fourth assist of the season, matching Zoe Hasenauer's team-leading total. … Hasenauer had two shots to reach 142 in her career, tied for sixth in UO history with current Portland Thorns forward Marissa Everett. … Oregon is unbeaten in 12 straight games extending back to last season, the longest streak for the program since 1980-81. Up Next: The Ducks play at Stanford on Sunday (1 p.m., Pac-12 Network).

By the end of the season last year--no doubt that Hill was a stud. He's working his way out of the doghouse, and I like your thoughts. He doesn't have the "guns" of a typical defensive back...

My friends, I did not know about injuries in the Stanford secondary--did you? Thus the Cardinal could be susceptible by the ground and the air? Oregon vs. Stanford Football Prediction and Preview by Athlon Sports

OK look...I LOVE that uniform we wore at Ohio State, and I especially love the wings/stripes on the helmet. Now for Stanford--we have the green pants! And this is the first time I've posted a Tweet since the forum returned, and it turns out it was pretty easy!

This is really well thought-out and done well. Very fun, and my thanks.

EUGENE, Ore. — Bennett Williams received more praise for his two-interception performance in Oregon’s 41-19 win over Arizona on Thursday as the junior safety was named the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Player of the Week. This is the third national honor of the week for Williams, who was the Walter Camp National FBS Defensive Player of the Week while also landing on Pro Football Focus’ National Team of the Week. Williams was also the second straight Duck to be named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week, joining fellow safety Verone McKinley III. The Paycom Jim Thorpe Award is presented annually to college football’s premiere defensive back. S Bennett Williams – Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Player of the Week » Walter Camp National FBS Defensive Player of the Week » Pro Football Focus National Team of the Week » Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week » One of just seven Oregon players since 2000 to have multiple INTs in a game while returning one of them for a touchdown. » 68-yard pick-six is the longest by an Oregon player since 2017 (Tyree Robinson – 100 yards). » Intercepted a pass in consecutive games for the first time in his career – now has six career INTs. » Now has three interceptions in the last two games, helping Oregon lead the nation with 13 total takeaways through four games. » Tied for third in the nation with three interceptions on the season. » Oregon is tied for the national lead in interceptions with nine on the season, three coming from Williams and four from McKinley III. » Matched his season-high with eight total tackles, including six solo. Press Release from Oregon Athletic Communications

Good gosh, that is a loaded week. Thanks for listing all that Jon, and I think Our Beloved Ducks will cover your spread. No proof, just a hunch.

Yikes. Great point, as it does not. It sure makes you wonder...

Whoa! That looks powerful, and what college would have the depth of experience in marketing than Oregon? Duckdude...thanks for bringing this to us, and you are quite right; this is incredible for recruiting, as the Ducks are leveraging their expertise.

Amen, as I feel that vibe too. I can just hope for the best at this point because we do not know all the complicating variables in the locker room and coaches suite.

To think that I used to sit down to my computer every Saturday morning for a six year period to read a Duckpop22 article that would always make me laugh? And now I get TWO chuckles in one morning?

30Duck....you are picking up where you left off from last March and KILLING IT with the GIFs. We will have a video learning from you on how to do it so well!

Very cool. Thanks, NJDuck for bringing this to us!

It does not mention if they are related, and I cannot help but wonder if Cristobal already has this in place and Michigan is simply catching up?

It is natural for a ball carrier to lower his head when he sees a defender projecting at him. Thus a tackle meant with the defender driving his head into the chest or shoulder of the ball carrier ends up being helmet-to-helmet. I agree with Duckpop22, in that this is evolving, but I like how David brought this up for discussion.

Oh Duckpop22....you know how to make me laugh-out-loud as few can. And those Escalades came from all those FishDuck profits...right? 😝

Oregon State hosting Washington at 6:00 PM on Saturday? Who do you want to win, and who do you think will win? I am torn on this, as a Washington loss may seal-the-deal for the Mistake-by-the-Lake, (thanks Annie!) and I do not want to see a great coach at Montlake. Yet I would love to see the Beavers beat them because...the Huskies losing always makes me smile! Those who know me would laugh when I say it is "good-or-good." Your thoughts?

Yep, and it was putting pressure on me, because when you average over 100 comments a day from Saturday through Tuesday--it means this community is SO READY for a forum where everyone is safe to post what they want. Great to see you!

I gotta admit that with all the flaws...it is amazing. So much upside!